The Horror Review

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 1984 spooky season classic Ghostbusters. Directed by: Ivan Reitman Written by: Dan Aykroyd & Harold Ramis Starring: Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, Ernie Hudson, and Sigourney Weaver Scare-O-Meter Ratings: Tasha - 1 out of 10 Julia - 1.5 out of 10 Ash - 1.5 out of 10 Jack-O-Lantern Ratings: Tasha - 4.25 out of 5 Julia - 4.5 out of...

Trigger Warnings for this Episode: discussion of sexual assault, forced pregnancy, religious trauma, abortion, incest, and suicide. Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2024 supernatural religious horror The First Omen. Directed by: Arkasha Stevenson Starring: Nell Tiger Free & Ralph Ineson Scare-O-Meter Ratings: Tasha - 7 out of 10 Julia - 7 out of 10 Ash - 8 out of 10 Jack-...

Episode 190 - Longlegs, “Hail Satan." Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2024 psychological crime thriller Longlegs. Written & Directed by: Osgood Perkins Starring: Maika Monroe & Nicolas Cage If you enjoyed listening to us and would like to hear more, please Rate, Review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you consume your podcasts! If...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 1988 supernatural horror film, Pumpinhead. Directed by: Stan Winston Written by: Mark Patrick Carducci, Stan Winston, Richard C. Weinman Starring: Lance Henrikson, John D'Aquino, & Kerry Remsen   Scare-O-Meter Ratings: Tasha - 4 out of 10 Julia - 4 out of 10 Ash - 4 out of 10 Jack-O-Lantern Ratings: Tasha - 3 out of 5 Julia - 3.25 out...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2013 psychological horror Oculus. Directed by: Mike Flanagan Starring: Karen Gillan, Brenton Thwaites, and Katee Sackhoff Scare-O-Meter Ratings: Tasha - 6.5 out of 10 Julia - 6 out of 10 Ash - 6.25 out of 10 Jack-O-Lantern Ratings: Tasha - 3.5 out of 5 Julia - 3.75 out of 5 Ash - 3 out of 5 If you enjoyed listening to us and would like to hear...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2003 supernatural horror sequel, Final Destination 2. Directed by: David R. Ellis Starring: A. J. Cook, Ali Larter, Michael Landis, Keegan O'Conner, and Tony Todd Scare-O-Meter Ratings: Tasha - 5.5 out of 10 Julia - 5 out of 10 Ash - 6 out of 10 Jack-O-Lantern Ratings: Tasha - 3 out of 5 Julia - 3.5 out of 5 Ash - 4 out of 5 If you enjoye...

Trigger Warning for this episode: Discussion throughout the episode of many types of sexual assault including rape - both in reference to the film and real life cases. As well as suicide, depression, and trauma. Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2020 black comedy / psychological drama Promising Young Woman. Written & Directed by: Emerald Fennell Starring: Carey Mulligan Sc...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2012 action/horror film, REC 3: Genesis. Directed by: Paco Plaza Written by: Luiso Berdejo & Paco Plaza Starring: Leticia Dolera and Diego Martin Scare-O-Meter Ratings: Tasha - 6 out of 10 Julia - 6.5 out of 10 Ash - 5 out of 10 Jack-O-Lantern Ratings: Tasha - 2 out of 5 Julia - 3.5 out of 5 Ash - 3 out of 5 If you enjoyed listening to us...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 1998 slasher dark comedy Bride of Chucky. [Editor’s Note: Sorry about the strange audio quality around the 15 minute mark, something got a little glitchy but it’s only about 30 seconds or so.] Directed by: Ronny Yu Written by: Don Mancini Starring: Jennifer Tilly & Brad Dourif Scare-O-Meter Ratings: Tasha - 3 out of 10 Julia - 2.5 out of 1...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2004 “period” horror film The Village. Directed by: M. Night Shyamalan Starring: Bryce Dallas Howard and Joaquin Phoenix Scare-O-Meter Ratings: Tasha - 1 out of 10 Julia - 1.5 out of 10 Ash - 1.5 out of 10 Jack-O-Lantern Ratings: Tasha - 1 out of 5 Julia - 1.5 out of 5 Ash - 2.25 out of 5 If you enjoyed listening to us and would like to hear m...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 1998 vampire comic book cartoon horror film Blade. Directed by: Stephen Norrington Starring: Wesley Snipes & Stephen Dorff Scare-O-Meter Ratings: Tasha - 2 out of 10 Julia - 2.5 out of 10 Ash - 2 out of 10 Jack-O-Lantern Ratings: Tasha - 3 out of 5 Julia - 3 out of 5 Ash - 2 out of 5 If you enjoyed listening to us and would like to hear mo...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 1993 sci-fi adventure film Jurassic Park. Directed by: Steven Spielberg Starring: Laura Dern, Sam Neil, & Jeff Goldbloom Scare-O-Meter Ratings: Tasha - 3.5 out of 10 Julia - 4 out of 10 Brian - 5 out of 10 Ash - 2 out of 10 Jack-O-Lantern Ratings: Tasha - 5 out of 5 Julia - 5 out of 5 Brian - 5 out of 5 Ash - 5 out of 5 If you enjoyed list...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 1999 historical adventure - with a spooky creature - masterpiece The Mummy. Written & Directed by: Stephen Sommers (and loosely based on the 1932 film of the same name) Starring: Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, and Arnold Vosloo Scare-O-Meter Ratings: Tasha - 2 out of 10 Julia - 2 out of 10 Ash - 2 out of 10 Jack-O-Lantern Ratings: Tasha - 5...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 1996 sci-fi alien invasion action (with a little bit of horror) film Independence Day. Directed by: Roland Emmerich Starring: Jeff Goldblum, Bill Pullman, and Will Smith (among MANY others) Scare-O-Meter Ratings: Tasha - 1 out of 10 Julia - 1 out of 10 Ash - 1.5 out of 10 Jack-O-Lantern Ratings: Tasha - 3.5 out of 5 Julia - 2.9 out of 5 Ash -...

Trigger Warning: short discussion of sexual assault. Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2017 Spanish possession horror film Veronica. Written & Directed by: Paco Plaza Starring: Sandra Escacena Scare-O-Meter Ratings: Tasha - 6 out of 10 Julia - 6 out of 10 Ash - 6 out of 10 Jack-O-Lantern Ratings: Tasha - 3.75 out of 5 Julia - 4 out of 5 Ash - 2.5 out of 5 If you enjoyed li...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2010 historical drama that the trailer leads you to believe is a horror film - Black Death. Written & Directed by: Christopher Smith Starring: Sean Bean and Eddie Redmayne Scare-O-Meter Ratings: Tasha - 1 out of 10 Julia - 1 out of 10 Ash - 1 out of 10 Jack-O-Lantern Ratings: Tasha - 1 out of 5 Julia - 1 out of 5 Ash - 1 out of 5 If you en...

Trigger Warning: Slight discussion of residential schools and wrongful psychiatric confinement. Also amateur surgery including amputation. Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2014 body horror dark comedy Tusk. Written & Directed by: Kevin Smith Starring: Justin Long and Michael Parks Scare-O-Meter Ratings: Tasha - 4 out of 10 Julia - 4 out of 10 Ash - 4 out of 10 Jack-O-Lant...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2022 psychological thriller Goodnight Mommy - based on the 2014 Austrian film of the same name. Directed by: Severin Fiala & Veronika Franz Starring: Naomi Watts and Cameron and Nicholas Crovetti Scare-O-Meter Ratings: Tasha - 5.5 out of 10 Julia - 5.5 out of 10 Ash - 6 out of 10 Jack-O-Lantern Ratings: Tasha - 3 out of 5 Julia - 3.75 out...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 1986 sci-fi horror film, The Fly. Written & Directed by: David Cronenberg Starring: Jeff Goldblum & Geena Davis Scare-O-Meter Ratings: Tasha - 6.5 out of 10 Julia - 6.5 out of 10 **Ash - 6 out of 10 Jack-O-Lantern Ratings: Tasha - 4 out of 5 Julia - 4.5 out of 5 **Ash - 4.5 out of 5 If you enjoyed listening to us and would like to hear...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2022 western sci-fi horror film Nope. Written & Directed by: Jordan Peele Starring: Daniel Kaluuya & Keke Palmer Scare-O-Meter Ratings: Tasha - 2 out of 10 Julia - 2.5 out of 10 Jack-O-Lantern Ratings: Tasha - 2.5 out of 5 Julia - 2.5 out of 5 If you enjoyed listening to us and would like to hear more, please Rate, Review, and subscrib...

Trigger Warnings for this episode: discussion of child murder/death and surgical procedures. Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2017 absurdist psychological thriller The Killing of a Sacred Deer. Written & Directed by: Yorgos Lanthimos Starring: Colin Farrell, Nicole Kidman, and Barry Keoghan Scare-O-Meter Ratings: Tasha - 3 out of 10 Julia - 2.5 out of 10 Jack-O-Lantern Ra...

Trigger Warnings for this episode - discussion of: suicide and general mental health issues and attempted sexual assault. Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2022 British folk horror Men. Written & Directed by: Alex Garland Starring: Jessie Buckley & several Rory Kinnears Scare-O-Meter Ratings: Tasha - 7 out of 10 Julia - 6 out of 10 Jack-O-Lantern Ratings: Tasha - 2.25...

Trigger Warning for this Episode: Discussion of Suicide. Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2022 Australian possession horror Talk to Me. Directed by: Danny and Michael Philippou Starring: Sophie Wilde and Joe Bird Scare-O-Meter Ratings: Tasha - 7.5 out of 10 Julia - 7.5 out of 10 Jack-O-Lantern Ratings: Tasha - 3.5 out of 5 Julia - 4.5 out of 5 If you enjoyed listening to us a...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2013 found footage horror mystery film Devil’s Pass (also known as The Dyatlov Pass Incident). Directed by: Renny Harlin Starring: Holly Goss & Matt Stokoe Scare-O-Meter Ratings: Tasha - 4 out of 10 Julia - 4.5 out of 10 Jack-O-Lantern Ratings: Tasha - 2.5 out of 5 Julia - 3 out of 5 Ash - 3.5 If you enjoyed listening to us and would like...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2002 supernatural haunting film Ghost Ship. Directed by: Steve Beck Starring: Julianna Margulies, Gabriel Byrne, and Quinn from Dexter - I mean Desmond Harrington Scare-O-Meter Ratings: Tasha - 3 out of 10 Julia - 3 out of 10 Jack-O-Lantern Ratings: Tasha - 2 out of 5 Julia - 2 out of 5 If you enjoyed listening to us and would like to hear mor...